The Beijing–Shangqiu high-speed train (京商高速动车组列车) are high-speed train services between Beijing and Shangqiu, a city in east Henan Province. The services are operated by CR Zhengzhou and CR Nanchang.

Beijing–Shangqiu high-speed train
京商高速动车组列车

A CRH380A EMU on the G1568 service
Overview
Service type	G-series trains
Status	Operational
Locale	China
First service	9 November 2016
Current operator(s)	CR Nanchang CR Zhengzhou
Route
Termini	Beijing West Beijing South Shangqiu
Distance travelled	883 kilometres (549 mi) (Beijing West–Shangqiu) 863 kilometres (536 mi) (Beijing South–Shangqiu)
Average journey time	4h 7m (G801/804) - 5h 6m (G1560/1561)
Train number(s)	G801/804 (Beijing West → Shangqiu) G1567 (Beijing South → Shangqiu) G1560/1561 (Shangqiu → Beijing West) G1568 (Shangqiu → Beijing South)
Line(s) used	Beijing West ↔ Shangqiu: Beijing–Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong HSR and Zhengzhou–Xuzhou HSR Beijing South ↔ Shangqiu: Beijing–Shanghai HSR and Zhengzhou–Xuzhou HSR
On-board services
Class(es)	Business seat First class seat Second class seat
Catering facilities	Dining car Trolley refreshment service
Technical
Rolling stock	CRH380A
Track gauge	1,435 mm (4 ft 8+1⁄2 in)
Operating speed	300 km/h
Track owner(s)	China Railway

History

The high-speed train services between Beijing and Shangqiu started on 10 November 2016, when trains G559 and G560 on Beijing–Zhengzhou services were extended to Shangqiu with train numbers changed to G1560/61 (towards Beijing West) and G1559/62 (towards Shangqiu).[1] (Despite using 4 train numbers, it was actually 1 pair of trains. 2 train numbers were used on different sections of the same service.)

On 1 January 2017, the high-speed trains between Shangqiu and Beijing South started services, with train numbers G1567 (towards Shangqiu) and G1568 (towards Beijing South).[2]

The G801/804 service was commenced on 16 April 2017,[3] providing non-stop service between Beijing West and Zhengzhou East, and became the fastest train from Shangqiu to Beijing.

Operations

The G801/804 and G1560/1561 trains (Beijing West–Shangqiu) are operated on the Beijing–Guangzhou–Shenzhen–Hong Kong HSR and Zhengzhou–Xuzhou HSR. The trains change operating directions at Zhengzhou East. The G801/804 train provides non-stop service from Beijing West to Zhengzhou East.

The G1567 and G1568 trains (Beijing South–Shangqiu) are operated on the Beijing–Shanghai HSR and Zhengzhou–Xuzhou HSR. The trains change operating directions at Xuzhou East.

Beijing West–Shangqiu

Beijing South–Shangqiu

Note:

• ●: stop at the station
• ↓ or ↑: pass the station

Rolling stocks

The services are operated by CRH380A trainsets.

The G801/804 and G1560/1561 services are operated by Zhengzhou-based 8-car CRH380A trainsets with the formation shown below.[8]

Car No.	1	2-3	4	5	6-7	8
Type	ZYS Business/first class	ZE Second class	ZE Second class	ZEC Second class/dining car	ZE Second class	ZES Business/second class

The G1567/1568 service is operated by Nanchang-based double-headed 8-car CRH380A trainsets (16-car) with the formation shown below. This service uses the same trainset with the G28 train.[8]

Car No.	1	2-3	4	5	6-7	8	9	10-11	12	13	14-15	16
Type	ZYS Business/first class	ZE Second class	ZE Second class	ZEC Second class/dining car	ZE Second class	ZES Business/second class	ZYS Business/first class	ZE Second class	ZE Second class	ZEC Second class/dining car	ZE Second class	ZES Business/second class

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